title: Diagnosis demystified: CT as diagnostic tool in endodontics.
abstract: Diagnosis in endodontics is usually based on clinical and radiographical presentations, which are only empirical methods. The role of healing profession is to apply knowledge and skills towards maintaining and restoring the patient's health. Recent advances in imaging technologies have added to correct interpretation and diagnosis. CT is proving to be an effective tool in solving endodontic mysteries through its three-dimensional visualisation. CT imaging offers many diagnostic advantages to produce reconstructed images in selected projection and low-contrast resolution far superior to that of all other X-ray imaging modalities. This case report is an endeavour towards effective treatment planning of cases with root fracture, root resorption using spiral CT as an adjuvant diagnostic tool.
authors.affiliation: Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, MS Ramaiah Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Nagaraja
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Shruthi
authors.forename: B V Sreenivasa
authors.initials: BV
authors.lastname: Murthy
authors.forename: K J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Sundaresh
authors.forename: Rachappa
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Mallikarjuna
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004708:Endodontics / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D036542:Tomography, Spiral Computed; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*